Topics

It looks like even the improved Fujifilm X100VI production line cannot keep up with demand. (Image source: Fujifilm - edited)

Fujifilm X100VI shortage causes Amazon pre-order cancellations after months of waiting as buyers seek alternative compact cameras

Fujifilm X100VI buyers are reportedly complaining that Amazon has cancelled their pre-orders after months of waiting. This is not the first sign of a supply shortage for the X100VI, with eBay listings for the Fujifilm X100VI previ...

Julian van der Merwe, 21 Jul 2024 21:51

Google terminating goo.gl link shortening service on August 25, 2025. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Google ceasing goo.gl short link operations in a year - points users to Firebase Dynamic Links service that is also being discontinued

Google will cease goo.gl short link operations in a year on August 25, 2025. The company points users to use their Firebase Dynamic Links (FDL) service, which is also being terminated on August 25, 2025. Users wanting to use short...

David Chien, 21 Jul 2024 00:27

High-end Intel laptop processors should not suffer from instability issues, Intel says (image generated by DALL-E 3.0)

Intel confirms 13th and 14th-gen Raptor Lake laptop chips are not affected by their desktop counterparts' instability issues

Alderon Games, one of the developers that flagged the instability issues of 14th and 13th-gen Raptor Lake desktop chips, says they're experiencing similar issues on HX-branded laptop chips. An Intel spokesperson insists its laptop...

Anil Ganti, 20 Jul 2024 19:51

Star Wars Outlaws will be released for PC, Xbox X / S and PlayStation 5. (Image source: Epic)

Star Wars Outlaws video draws criticism but Ubisoft won't delay release date

The release of Star Wars Outlaws is imminent. After the recently published gameplay impressions, however, the game is being heavily criticized - and it seems that Ubisoft is making no move to postpone the release date in favour of...

Marius Müller, 20 Jul 2024 16:16

CrowdStrike Falcon Platform (Image source: CrowdStrike)

How and why CrowdStrike has a massive market share

Magazine CrowdStrike’s recent failure has been reported as the “Largest IT outage in history,” which leaves many to wonder why so many critical points of the global infrastructure rely on their platform. CrowdStrike’s cyber security servic...

Stephen Pereyra, 20 Jul 2024 09:41

Microsoft Azure configuration error downs Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services affected by Central US Azure outage resulting from bad configuration change

Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services were affected by a Central US Azure outage at occured on July 18, 2024. A configuration change in Azure resulted in storage clusters and servers being disconnected, initiating an automati...

David Chien, 19 Jul 2024 21:05

The Volvo EX90 will be missing several charging-related features at launch. (Image source: Volvo)

Volvo EX90 faces software troubles — several features including Apple CarPlay 'may be delayed' at launch

It looks as though Volvo's flagship electric SUV, the EX90, will be missing some major features when deliveries start, including quality of life features, like Apple CarPlay, Plug & Charge, and bidirectional charging functionality...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Jul 2024 19:23

Tesla's 4680 cells form the backbone of the Model Y and Cybertruck's structural battery packs. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla could cancel Model Y, Cybertruck 4680 battery production ramp by end 2024

Tesla's 4680 cell was said to be the key to higher energy density and cost-effectiveness in structural packs, and has been part of the Model Y and Cybertruck design. However, recent 4680 cell production struggles may result in Tes...

Julian van der Merwe, 17 Jul 2024 19:41

Tesla burnt to ashes at charging station (Image source: Dustin Weese and Jacquie Hower)

Tesla catches fire and burns to ashes at a supercharging station in Pennsylvania

A Tesla caught fire at the Sheetz supercharging station in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred on July 8, at about 5:45 PM. The model of the vehicle involved is not confirmed but it seems to be a Tesla Model Y.

Chibuike Okpara, 15 Jul 2024 01:11

High-end Intel CPUs are still afflicted by stability issues (image generated by DALL-E 2.0)

13th and 14th-gen Intel processors' instability continues to plague gamers and developers

Multiple game developers have spoken about stability issues with Intel CPUs like the Core i9-13900K and Core i9-14900K. One of them is even switching to AMD CPUs due to the non-stop issues caused by the high-end Raptor Lake parts....

Anil Ganti, 13 Jul 2024 09:46

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will be free to keep for Amazon Prime subscribers on July 16 and 17. (Image source: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.)

Deal | Universally panned Suicide Squad game will be free on Prime Gaming with 48 hours to claim

You can now play one of 2024's most hated games without having to pay for it — all thanks to Amazon Prime Gaming's free game giveaway. Rise of the Tomb Raider and Chivalry 2 are also free for Prime Video subscribers. The games wil...

Julian van der Merwe, 12 Jul 2024 08:53

Sales of the Apple Vision Pro are slowing in the United States. (Image: Apple w/ edits)

Apple Vision Pro sales slow to crawl in US, unlikely to hit 500,000 total units globally

Current projections from market research firm IDC point to fewer than 500,000 total sales for Apple's Vision Pro this year. Sales for the headset have cooled significantly in the US, although an international launch may reinvigora...

Sam Medley, 11 Jul 2024 17:17

Beats Pill in red finish (Image source: Apple)

Beats Pill delivers underwhelming results in first reviews

Promising an impressive 24-hour autonomy when playing music at 50% volume, the Beats Pill fails to fulfill expectations when aiming for a louder experience. Unsurprisingly, its overall bass response is very good, but more pretenti...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jul 2024 11:37

Samsung headquarters in Seoul (Image source: Social Barrel)

Underpaid Samsung staff goes on strike in Korea despite foldable Galaxies costing a fortune

The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), which accounts for about 25% of the company's Korean workforce, announced that about 6,500 of its roughly 30,000 members are now on a three-day strike. The union members require an ex...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Jul 2024 13:02

The largest password compilation ever was recently published. (Image via coolist.com)

Almost 10 billion passwords leaked in largest password compilation ever

In what some security experts are calling the largest password compilation in history, over 9.9 billion passwords were posted on a dark web forum. These passwords were compiled from multiple hacks and leaks, including some that oc...

Sam Medley, 07 Jul 2024 02:17

ChatGPT on Mac has issues. (Source: OpenAI)

OpenAI app for macOS updates in response to non-encrypted chats fiasco

If you are using the ChatGPT app on a Mac, you are advised to make sure it is up to date without delay. Evidence that previous versions have been saving your chats in a potentially vulnerable form on your device and, thereby, do n...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jul 2024 17:14

It looks like Tesla is investigating the Cybertruck's front drive motor over noise complaints from customers. (Image source: Daniel Zlatev / Notebookcheck)

Cybertruck motor swap promises better reliability and efficiency in apparent front motor recall

Tesla has told a number of early Cybertruck buyers that one of the electric motors on their Cybertrucks will be replaced at their next service visit, citing efficiency and reliability for the motor swap. While there is no word of ...

Julian van der Merwe, 06 Jul 2024 02:47

LAUSD chatbot provider AllHere goes out of business after taking over $2 million for three months of poor service while violating student data privacy. (Image source: LAUSD)

Los Angeles Unified School District chatbot provider Allhere goes belly up after taking over $2 million for three months of poor performance while violating student data privacy

Los Angeles Unified School District Ed AI chatbot service provider AllHere has gone belly up after taking over $2 million for three months of poor service while violating student data privacy. The Harvard-educated CEO and most emp...

David Chien, 04 Jul 2024 07:56

Maybe marketing claims that portray the Cybertruck as some sort of heavyweight sports car are not the best idea. (Image source: Tesla)

First Cybertruck rollover accident highlights flawed Tesla marketing — maybe a truck shouldn't cosplay as a sports car

CheckMag The first recorded Cybertruck rollover has emerged out of Vicksburg, Mississippi. While it looks like simple driver error or circumstance were most likely the cause, Tesla's lofty claims about the Cybertruck's low centre of gravit...

Julian van der Merwe, 04 Jul 2024 03:23

Microsoft Weather with ads in Romania (Image source: Own)

Microsoft Weather now serving ads on each page

Although Windows is a commercial product, paying for it doesn't keep ads away. After removing these annoyances from the Weather app last year, Microsoft has just revived ads in all areas of this piece of code. To make matters even...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jul 2024 15:14

Following criticism of its marketing of the Lumix S9, Panasonic has found similar problems with 77 other products. (Image: Panasonic)

Panasonic falsely advertises 77 cameras and lenses with photos taken with other products

Those wanting to buy a camera or lens should never use the manufacturer's marketing photos as a reference. This has now been revealed by an internal review carried out by Panasonic Japan, where 77 cameras appear to have been adver...

Hannes Brecher, 02 Jul 2024 03:12

Assassin's Creed Mirage and Resident Evil 4/Village require an A17 Pro or higher to run on Apple systems. (Image source: Apple)

Disappointing AAA game sales on iPhones and iPads reported as Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Resident Evil fail to attract fans

AAA games like Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Resident Evil 4/Village have struggled to gain a strong foothold in the iOS market as a recent report has claimed that the titles have not sold well. For instance, users have apparently b...

Fawad Murtaza, 01 Jul 2024 19:24

The 2025 Porsche Taycan is among the recalled models. (Source: Porsche)

Porsche Taycan front brake issue results in massive global recall

Porsche has issued a global recall for all Taycan EVs sold to date due to a potential fault in the front brake hose. Even though the issue seems to affect a small number of cars, the company is going to inform all Taycan owners to...

Fawad Murtaza, 28 Jun 2024 13:00

AU10TIX exposed personal identity information of verified individuals by failing to secure admin account for 18 months. (Source: 404 Media)

ID verification company AU10TIX exposed ID information for users of Coinbase, Fiverr, LinkedIn, PayPal, and Upwork to hackers by failing to secure admin login for 18 months

Identity verification company AU10TIX has exposed identity information for users of Coinbase, Fiverr, LinkedIn, PayPal, Upwork, and more to hackers by failing to secure admin login for 18 months. The admin account had access to th...

28 Jun 2024 06:55

The removal of physical wiper controls in favour of steering wheel buttons is blamed for sliding J.D. Power scores. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla, Polestar, Rivian fall flat in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study — legacy EV makers don't fare much better

Tesla and Rivian tied with exceedingly poor results in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, with Polestar scoring considerably worse than both. The study blames Tesla's slide in performance on the removal of features. On average,...

Julian van der Merwe, 28 Jun 2024 01:25

Project Keystone would have been relatively compact compared to conventional Xbox consoles (image via Windows Central)

Project Keystone: Doomed Xbox cloud gaming console pictured in patent filing

A patent filing has shown off what Microsoft's cloud-based console would have looked like. It was called Project Keystone and would have served as a cheap console replacement. However, it got scrapped due to pricing issues.

Anil Ganti, 27 Jun 2024 05:16

Tesla's recent Cybertruck wiper recall reveals low production numbers for the electric pickup truck. (Image source: Tesla - edited)

Cybertruck wiper recall reveals abysmal production rate less than half of Tesla's 2,500 units per week goal

Tesla has officially recalled every Cybertruck it has produced so far, owing to a failing windscreen wiper motor that has caused concern for more than one owner caught in heavy rain. As it turns out, the American EV maker has bare...

Julian van der Merwe, 26 Jun 2024 20:05

Rivian R1Ts are coming back from Rivian's service centres with catastrophically loose upper control arm bolts. (Image source: StrangeExchange86 on Reddit)

Rivian upper control arm failures cause alarm - service centres seemingly to blame

A number of Rivian R1T owners have complained about the wheels of their electric pickup trucks literally falling off after having unrelated work done by Rivian's in-house service centres. It appears as though the bolt securing the...

Julian van der Merwe, 25 Jun 2024 07:19

European Tesla Model Y sales sunk by almost 50% in May 2024. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Model Y loses nearly 50% of sales in Europe — may explain recent price drops

Tesla's Model Y has declined starkly in popularity in Europe, despite recently claiming the top spot as the world's best-selling car. In May 2024, Model Y sales dropped by 49%. Regardless of the decline, the Model Y remains Europe...

Julian van der Merwe, 25 Jun 2024 01:27

The macOS Sequoia developer beta is not playing nice with some MacBook SSDs (image via Apple)

Spotlight bug reportedly responsible for macOS Sequoia SSD woes

Multiple users have reported uncannily high hard disk activity after installing the macOS Sequoia developer beta. Its root cause has been found to be Spotlight, the system-wide search function on macOS.

Anil Ganti, 24 Jun 2024 13:04

It looks like it'll be a while before BMW's EVs are powered by Northvolt batteries. (Image source: BMW)

BMW cancels $2 bn EV battery deal with sodium-ion leader for next-gen EV cells over failure to deliver

BMW has officially cancelled its $2 billion battery contract with Swedish sodium-ion battery maker, Northvolt. BMW says that it would be better for Northvolt to focus on developing next-gen cells, instead of BMW's production deman...

Julian van der Merwe, 21 Jun 2024 19:31

Massive cyberattack on the CDK dealership management system cripples over 15K North American auto dealerships. (Source: CDK)

Cyberattack cripples 15,000+ North American auto dealerships that use the CDK dealership management system

A massive cyberattack has crippled over 15,000 North American auto dealerships that use the CDK dealership management system. The software-as-a-service can manage all aspects of a dealership from quotes to service to sales. Affect...

David Chien, 20 Jun 2024 23:11

Of the six electric cars in this image, none of them were able to reach their stated range estimates in a highway test. (Image source: Carwow on YouTube)

Tesla Model 3 vs BYD Seal, BMW i5, 3 other EVs in highway range test reveals everyone overestimates total range — some way more than others

A real-world EV range test of seven brand-new electric car models found that all of them oversold their range figures. While the Tesla Model 3 tested only fell short by around 10% of the claimed range, other offenders were more eg...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Jun 2024 23:09

Life by You failed to take off (Source: Paradox Interactive)

Paradox Interactive cancels The Sims competitor Life by You

Supposed to be the debut title for Paradox Tectonic, a studio founded in early 2019, Life by You was teased in March 2023. Sadly, its early access went through three delays and never made it online because the game was canceled on...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Jun 2024 09:29

Fisker Group, Inc. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in America and expects to sell off assets. (Source: Fisker - edited)

Fisker Group files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and expects to sell off assets

Fisker Group, Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the District of Delaware and expects to sell off its assets. The company made cars including the Fisker Karma hybrid and Fisker Ocean EV. Fisker car trade-in values are eff...

David Chien, 19 Jun 2024 00:00

Photographer submits real photo to AI image contest, bags the 3rd place before telling

Miles Astray's submission to 1839 Awards’ AI image contest, a headless flamingo, almost got him the 3rd place. At the last moment, Miles decided to let the cat out of the bag on X, triumphantly stating that "human-made content has...

Sergey Tarasov, 16 Jun 2024 09:41

YouTube as an evil entity (Generated using DALL·E 3)

YouTube breaks ad blockers once again while testing a viewing limitation

This time, Google admits that the latest YouTube update "may result in suboptimal viewing experiences for viewers with ad blockers installed" and urges viewers once again to support creators by allowing ads or trying YouTube Premi...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Jun 2024 21:08

Nikon's self-service repair program is currently rather barren, but the repair manuals are a good start. (Image source: Nikon USA)

Nikon self-service repair program website lists but 3 products while spares hide elsewhere

Nikon has officially launched its self-service repair website, giving users access to tools, replacement parts, and repair manuals to repair their own gear in the comfort of their own homes. Unfortunately, at the time of writing, ...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 Jun 2024 16:09

The Mini Cooper 5 Door will skip an EV drivetrain in favour of a petrol engine despite continued EV interest. (Image source: Mini - edited)

Stretched Mini Cooper 5 Door skips electric drivetrain — EV families left to buy Mini's SUV despite plentiful data supporting EV popularity

Mini has officially launched the latest iteration of its four-door sub-compact hatch, and unfortunately for those looking for a small, quirky, electric car, Mini will not be launching this update in an EV guise. This is despite Mi...

Julian van der Merwe, 12 Jun 2024 21:32

It looks like the Panasonic Lumix S9 may face similar supply shortages to the infamous Fujfilm X100VI. (Image source: Panasonic)

Panasonic Lumix S9 supply shortages complete Fujifilm X100VI impersonation act despite bad press

Despite substantial backlash after the Panasonic Lumix S9 announcement, it looks as though fans are eager enough to get their hands on the compact full-frame camera that they are causing delivery delays for Panasonic. Fujifilm's X...

Julian van der Merwe, 12 Jun 2024 14:26

Stellantis recalls 211,000 Chrysler vehicles in the US due to software issues

After detecting a software malfunction that could disable the stability control systems of the vehicles, Stellantis has decided to recall no less than 211,581 Chrysler vehicles in the US. The models affected by this problem are th...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Jun 2024 16:19

Adobe users are not happy with changes to the software's terms of use that raise questions about how Adobe plans to use its users' content. (Image source: Adobe / X - edited)

Adobe responds to terms of use fiasco, insists no unauthorised AI training — user scepticism ensues

Adobe recently stirred up controversy with an update to its terms of use, seemingly demanding unfettered access to user-generated content. The concerns were amplified by fears of Adobe using user content to train its Firefly gener...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 Jun 2024 23:12

Humane may be selling its dying business to HP for $1 billion, according to rumors. (Image via Humane and VectorStock, w/ edits)

Humane, maker of flawed AI Pin, may sell business to HP for $1 billion

Rumors of Humane's search for a buyer continue, with recent speculation pinning HP as a prospective buyer of the floundering AI company. Citing people familiar with the matter, The New York Times reports that Humane is in talks to...

Sam Medley, 06 Jun 2024 18:27

The 2024-2025 Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is among the recalled EVs. (Source: Mercedes-Benz)

US EV recall: Almost 15,000 Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles recalled due to potential sudden loss of battery power

Around 15,000 Mercedes-Benz EVs have been recalled in the US due to faulty battery management software. The recall affects models like the 2023 and above Benz EQE, the EQS, and the EQS SUV, to name a few. Owners of the affected ca...

Fawad Murtaza, 05 Jun 2024 11:30

NYSE glitch causes dozens of stocks to lose almost all value until fixed. (Source: Morningstar)

NYSE price-bands tech glitch causes Berkshire Hathaway Class A stocks to lose $908,650,000,000 in market cap before fix

A New York Stock Exchange price-bands technical glitch has affected six dozen stocks and caused Berkshire Hathaway Class A stocks to lose $908.65 billion in market capitalization before it was fixed. Most affected stocks have resu...

David Chien, 03 Jun 2024 22:26

These two photos, among others on the Lumix S9 product page, started the controversy (Image source: Panasonic)

Panasonic Lumix issues apology after users discover images taken with Nikon camera on Lumix S9 product page

Eagle-eyed viewers have found that several photos used by Lumix Japan on the Lumix S9's product page in fact taken with Nikon and Canon cameras or are stock photos. In response to outrage over what is seen as misleading marketing,...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 01 Jun 2024 12:53

The Panasonic Lumix S9 has come under fire over the numerous corners cut to reach its $1,499 price and compact form factor. (Image source: Panasonic - edited)

4 underrated cameras that blow the flawed Panasonic Lumix S9 away

CheckMag It's quite obvious by now that the Panasonic Lumix S9 is a controversial camera. Fortunately, if you're after a small, powerful camera, there are some hidden gems out there that walk all over Panasonic's latest compact full-frame ...

Julian van der Merwe, 30 May 2024 19:36

Panasonic should have given us a premium Micro Four Thirds camera instead of the messy compromise of the Lumix S9. (Image source: Panasonic - edited)

Screw the Lumix S9 - the Micro Four Thirds Lumix GX10 is the camera we want

CheckMag Panasonic's new Lumix S9 is a feat of engineering and design, stuffing a full-frame sensor with IBIS into a body smaller than even many Micro Four Thirds cameras. That form factor comes with serious sacrifices, though. No EVF, no ...

Julian van der Merwe, 26 May 2024 19:40

Asus recently found itself in hot water over an incident involving an RMA of an ROG Ally gaming handheld. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Asus responds yet again, retools warranty process to address major concerns raised by GamersNexus ROG Ally repair debacle

After missing the mark in its initial response to the damning Gamers Nexus report highlighting major shortcomings in Asus's warranty process for the YouTube outfit's ROG Ally, Asus has responded with more sweeping changes to its R...

Julian van der Merwe, 25 May 2024 09:16

Samsung reportedly collects data from spare parts buyers, including via third-party stores. (Image: Onur Binay)

Samsung forces repair stores to destroy customer smartphones, iFixit ends cooperation

Those who take their Samsung Galaxy device to a repair store may get it back in pieces, since Samsung forces service providers under certain conditions to disassemble devices instead of repairing them, and to send the customer's p...

Hannes Brecher, 24 May 2024 04:39